Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? a. Popcorn b. Whole grain pasta c. Cooked carrots d. Dried apricots A nurse is caring for a client who reports diarrhea for the past 48 hours. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing dehydration? a. Weight gain b. Hematocrit 56% c. Temperature 37.2 C (99.1 F) d. Firm subcutaneous tissues A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home infection with a client who is HIV positive. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I will use animal skin condoms when having sex b. I will place used sharp items in an empty cereal box for disposal c. I will disinfect contaminated hard surfaces with a mixture of one part peroxide to 10 parts of water. d. I will put soiled dressings in tied plastic bag before placing it in the trash.

Answer 1

1. The foods to be avoided when taking up spirinolactones are potassium rich foods thus whole grain pasta is rich in high potassium

2.the dehydration is identified if the hematocrit levels in the individuals becomes higher this if heamotocrit 56% indicates dehydration

3. The disposal of soiled dressings in tied plastic bag before placing it in the trash